Ebonyi In Diaspora Adopts Engr. Chief Christian Asaga Nwali For 2027 NASS Elections

By Alex Odeh, Pan Afric Reporters

Ebonyi indigenes in diaspora, especially drawn from Ikwo, Ezza South, Ezza North and Ishielu Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State, have made a clarion call on Chief Arch. Dr. Christian Asaga Nwali, to contest in the 2027 National Assembly elections, either for the Ebonyi Senatorial District or the Ikwo/Ezza Federal Constituency.

The resolution for the call was reached after a meeting of New Horizon Ebonyi Indigenes Union meeting held on March, 19th in Rivers State, comprising representatives from the thirteen (13) LGAs of Ebonyi State.

In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting entitled “conscience and collective appeal” and signed by Comrade Chris Irem , Mr. Stephen Egbe and sixty-two(62) others, said Ikwo, Ezza South, Ezza North and Ishielu Local Government Areas have over the years suffered underdevelopment and underrepresentation, therefore, needs urgent leadership response.

According to them the people from the area have continued to face; poor road infrastructure limiting economic growth, inadequate healthcare systems,declining educational standards, limited human capital development opportunities and weak representation in national policymaking.

While thanking Governor Francis Nwifuru for his developmental strides and prowess in developing Ebonyi State, the group adopted the Governor for re-election in 2027, even as they acknowledged the efforts of Chief Arch. Dr. Christian Asaga Nwali, through his foundation, have significantly complemented the governor’s vision of people-oriented governance.

They reiterated that Chief Nwali has demonstrated commitment to human capital development and mentorship, support for education through scholarships and competitions, economic empowerment through markets and skill programs, community development through infrastructure projects, adding that he is a man of forward-looking vision.

The communiqué reads in part, “We, the concerned and united indigenes of Ikwo, Ezza South, Ezza North, and Ishielu Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State, residing across Rivers, Abia, Bayelsa, and Delta States, hereby issue this communiqué as a voice of collective concern, hope, and responsibility toward the future of our people.

“This resolution was reached on 19th March 2026 during the New Horizon Ebonyi Indigenes Union meeting in Rivers State, comprising representatives from the thirteen (13) LGAs of Ebonyi State. This communiqué is not just an appeal—it is a call to duty, born out of years of underdevelopment, underrepresentation, and the urgent need for responsive leadership.

“We acknowledge and commend the developmental strides of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Bldr. Francis Ogbonnaya Nwifuru, whose leadership has shown commitment to repositioning Ebonyi State.

“In recognition of this progress, and in the interest of continuity and consolidation of ongoing reforms, we hereby express our support for his re-election bid to further strengthen the economic growth and leadership direction of the state.

‘We also note that the efforts of Chief Arch. Dr. Christian Asaga Nwali, through his foundation, have significantly complemented this vision of people-oriented governance.

“In light of the need for stronger representation at the national level, we unanimously call on His Eminence, Chief Arch. Dr. Christian Asaga Nwali to contest in the 2027 National Assembly elections, either for the Ebonyi Senatorial District or the Ikwo/Ezza Federal Constituency. This call is based on proven capacity, integrity, and visible impact.

“We urge him to answer this call to higher service—where his experience and compassion can translate into effective national representation and meaningful development for our people”, they said.